Mexican Casserole
User Reviews
4.6
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Servings
6
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Calories
481 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Casserole
Description
Mexican Casserole combines diced cooked chicken with salsa and cream cheese to create a creamy, flavorful filling. The addition of black beans and canned diced green chiles adds heartiness and a gentle kick. This mixture is layered over crushed tortilla chips in a casserole dish, providing a crunchy contrast to the soft filling. Fresh diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, and a blend of Mexican cheeses crown the dish, which is baked until the cheese melts and the casserole is piping hot throughout.
The casserole’s creamy texture balanced by the crisp tortilla chip layer and melty cheese top creates a pleasing contrast with each bite. Its mildly spicy, savory flavors come primarily from the salsa and chiles, complemented by the richness of cream cheese.
Served warm, topped with dollops of sour cream and fresh green onion slices, this casserole works well as a standalone meal or alongside a simple salad. Its layered nature and use of familiar ingredients make it a practical choice for home cooks seeking a flavorful, hearty dish without complex preparation.
Ingredients
- 13 ounces chicken diced, cooked
- 1 cup salsa
- 4 ounces cream cheese light
- 4 ounces green chiles canned diced
- 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 tomato diced
- 2 green onions sliced
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend shredded
- 1 cup tortilla chips crushed
- sour cream for garnish
- green onion thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the inside of an 8-inch x 8-inch casserole dish. Set aside
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, salsa, and cream cheese to the pan and stir until cheese is melted. Add the black beans and chiles and cook until everything is warmed through.
- Place a layer of crushed tortilla chips in the bottom of the casserole dish. Then top the chips with the chicken mixture and spread into an even layer. Top the casserole off with tomatoes, green onions, and cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes until hot and bubbling. Remove from the oven and cut into 6 portions. We like to top with casserole with sour cream and green onions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 481kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 785mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 747mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 809IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 359mg | 36% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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